MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN - Internal Med

About the position

The Medical Assistant/LPN position at Aultman Health Foundation is designed to provide clinical support to physicians and advanced practice nurses, ensuring efficient patient care and education. The role involves a variety of responsibilities including patient interaction, documentation, and coordination of medical procedures, all while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Check the physician and/or APN schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.
• Review the patient's medical record prior to visit to verify completeness, including having test results available.
• Room patients in a timely fashion, ensuring to identify patient and compare date of birth with chart.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and an accurate list of current medications and all pertinent information needed for the physician to assess the patient.
• Perform EKGs, lab testing, injections, and venipuncture under supervision of Physician and/or APN according to office policy.
• Refill prescriptions according to office policy.
• Accurately arrange for various hospital procedures and tests to be scheduled, including precertification, authorizations, and physician orders.
• Complete medical forms and process billing information to appropriate staff.
• Copy and release medical records according to office procedures.
• Document in the medical record accurately, timely, and completely.
• Provide education to the patient and/or family for all testing and medications that are ordered.
• Return phone calls to patients by the end of the business day.
• Notify physician immediately of any abnormal lab or testing results.
• Restock and clean exam rooms after use according to protocol.
• Use the EHR to accurately document and inform physicians of patient interactions and may also be required to scribe.
• Comply with all office policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of performing duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program.
• Currently a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Must have current up-to-date CPR training.
• Completion of all annual requirements including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA, Safety, Employee Health Service standards.
• Prompt and regular attendance with infrequent absenteeism and tardiness.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to work as a team and independently.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, and compassionate attitude.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness for new grads.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,400 for qualified MAs.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified LPNs.